The aim of this study was to identify using the adequability pattern method, which model of periodization suite better to sport training observed at bibliographic research. It utilized as indicators the structure of periodization and the modulation pattern of workload. The methodological tool of this study was meta-analysis. Were appraised 103 citations. Analysis of the collected material, assessed through the statistic tool size-effect (TE made it possible to established an Adequability Index (IADEQ) and then, categorize the models as : Very Good - Matveev (IADEQ = 3,44; TE = 1,13); Good - Verkhoshansky (IADEQ = 2,88; TE = 0,57), Bompa (IADEQ = 2,66; TE = 0,34) e Regular - ATR (IADEQ = 1,96; TE = -0,37), Forteza (IADEQ = 2,25; TE = -0,07).
Physical education and training; meta-analysis; athletic performance; motor activity
